Computer Science with Industrial Year

University of Reading
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Sandwich 4 Years Computer science

A-Level Entry

ABB

Avg. Graduate Salary

£32,000

About this course

Develop valuable, sought-after computing knowledge and skills, and put them into practice with a year in industry, with our BSc Computer Science with Industrial Year degree.

Reading has the fourth highest number of digital tech organisations in the UK ("UK’s Top Digital Tech Cities", March 2020, The Data City) and in 2023 ranked 2nd in The Data City’s list of UK AI hotspots. From start-ups and SMEs to multinational companies such as Microsoft, Oracle, Cisco Systems and Intel, future employers are right on your doorstep.

You'll join the University of Reading’s Department of Computer Science, where 100% of our research impact has been classed outstanding or very considerable (REF 2021, combining 4* and 3* submissions – Computer Science and Informatics).

This four-year course focuses on the essential skills and knowledge needed to give you a head start in a wide range of computing and computer-related professions.

For more information, please visit our course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/computer-science-ug/bsc-computer-science-with-industrial-year

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades ABB
Scottish Higher AABBB
Scottish Advanced Higher ABB
BTEC DDM

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
2139 Information technology professionals
2134 Programmers and software development professionals
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
3131 IT operations technicians
3132 IT user support technicians

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Reading
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Computer science
Avg. Graduate Salary
£32,000